Windows XP SP3 Won't Update

Hello. Today, I formatted my pc. The format disk that I have includes the
Service Pack 1 for the Windows Xp. However, I need to install the service
pack 3. Many application requires it, and it contains some crucial security
updates. I downloaded the SP3 Update for IT proffesionals, because I wanted
to save it in a disk for future use. I ran the update, and it stucks when it
tries to create a recovery point. I have tried it several times and I had to
close it by force. Is there any solution?

In no certain order:

The hard disk space requirements for WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947311

You receive error messages if there is insufficient free disk space on the
system drive to install the Windows XP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956894

How to reclaim disk space on a Windows XP-based computer that has a hard
disk capacity of 4 GB or less
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956324

How to troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950718

WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron...tallation.aspx

Free unlimited installation and compatibility support is available for
Windows XP, but only for Service Pack 3 (SP3), until 14 Apr-09. Chat and
e-mail support is available only in the United States and Canada. Go to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/def...spx?gprid=1173 | select "Windows
XP" then select "Windows XP Service Pack 3"

LOOK! => After you get SP3 installed, you *will* need the following KB
article before you'll be able to install any post-SP3 updates:

Updates are not installed successfully from Windows Update, from Microsoft
Update, or by using Automatic Updates after you perform a new Windows XP
installation or you repair a Windows XP installation
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943144
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Withend wrote:
> Hello. Today, I formatted my pc. The format disk that I have includes the
> Service Pack 1 for the Windows Xp. However, I need to install the service
> pack 3. Many application requires it, and it contains some crucial
> security
> updates. I downloaded the SP3 Update for IT proffesionals, because I
> wanted
> to save it in a disk for future use. I ran the update, and it stucks when
> it
> tries to create a recovery point. I have tried it several times and I had
> to
> close it by force. Is there any solution?

hmm, a freshly formatted harddrive shouldn't be running into this
problem, unless you created an OS partition, then it's very possible
you made it too small. unfortunately, it always stores its temporary
files on C.

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wrote:
> hmm, a freshly formatted harddrive shouldn't be running into this
> problem, unless you created an OS partition, then it's very possible
> you made it too small. unfortunately, it always stores its temporary
> files on C.
>
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